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Facebook Home Launches April 12 for the HTC One, One X, Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, and Note 2

Kellen April 4, 2013 58

Facebook Home is official and launching April to the Google Play store. Device compatibility is limited for now, as Facebook has worked to make the experience as polished as can be. The first run of devices includes the HTC One and One X. From Samsung we'll...

Kellen April 4, 2013 48

It's official, Facebook has announced their new "home on Android." It's called Home and is essentially a third party launcher or skin or pack of apps that can be installed on any Android device to make people come first, rather than apps (if that made sense)....

Kellen April 4, 2013 49

When Google Search updated yesterday, bringing with it "real time package tracking from select carriers" to Google Now, we were curious as to what carriers Google was referring to and exactly what "real time" means to them. For one, I have a couple of packages...

Kellen April 4, 2013 10

AT&T announced this morning that the Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) update for the LG Optimus G (our review) is live. Users can pull the update through their phone on WiFi and then move forward with their lives on the best version of Android to date. With 4.1,...

Kellen April 4, 2013 75

Stop the rumors, stop the guessing, stop the wondering why on Earth the world needs a Facebook phone. Well, you can continue to question that last part since we'll probably never fully understand it, but the rest will be answered at 10:00AM PDT, today. That's...

Kellen April 4, 2013 56

The rumors were true, Samsung will open mini-stores or Experience Shops inside 1,400 Best Buy stores across the country beginning this month. Similar to what Apple has done with their personalized section of the "worlds largest consumer electronics retailer,"...

Kellen April 3, 2013 142

Within the last week, Verizon and Delphi partnered up to launch a vehicle diagnostics tool that actually sounds pretty amazing, even to those of us who aren't car experts. If you were ever in need of a car accessory that could unlock-relock doors, start your...

Kellen April 3, 2013 17

Slickdeals, one of the best sources for discounts on the internet, released an official Android app last night that's actually pretty amazing. The app itself is designed with a slideout left navigation panel (like YouTube, Facebook, ScoreCenter, etc.) that...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 17

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 17

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 17

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 17

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 17

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 17

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 17

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 17

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 58

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 58

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 58

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 58

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 58

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 58

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 58

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 58

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Facebook Home Launches April 12 for the HTC One, One X, Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, and Note 2

Facebook Announces New Android Skin/Launcher/App Pack Dubbed “Home”

Here is What Google Now’s New Real-time Package Tracking Looks Like

Jelly Bean Update for AT&T’s LG Optimus G Available Now, Enables Isis Mobile Wallet

Live From Facebook’s “Home” Announcement at 10AM PDT, Live Video Included

Samsung to Open 1,400 Experience Shops Inside U.S. Best Buy Stores

Delphi Vehicle Diagnostics Tool From Verizon Gives You Ultimate Control of Your Car Through a Smartphone and Tablet

Slickdeals Brings All of Its Deal Hotness to Android